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Provision of Temporary Recruitment Services for Curriculum Staff for Forth Valley College

FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE

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Summary of the contracting process

Forth Valley College has concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of Temporary Recruitment Services for Curriculum Staff" within the education sector. The procurement process, which follows an open procedure, has now reached the award stage with the contract being signed on the 5th of February 2025. This contract, valued at GBP 164,000, is set to commence on the 17th of February 2025 and will expire on the 16th of February 2027. The service will be provided across the college’s campuses in Alloa, Falkirk, and Stirling, addressing the need for temporary recruitment services within STEM and Construction departments. The framework includes three contractors: Recruitment Direct UK LTD, Morgan Hunt, and Dovetail and Slate Limited.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those focusing on temporary staffing within educational institutions. The framework agreement with Forth Valley College allows contractors to establish a long-term relationship, potentially leading to additional business opportunities as the college may extend the contract for up to two further 12-month periods, based on performance and continued needs. SMEs and large-scale recruitment enterprises with expertise in providing temporary staff in education, especially in the STEM and Construction fields, will find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio and increasing their market presence.

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Notice Title

Provision of Temporary Recruitment Services for Curriculum Staff for Forth Valley College

Notice Description

The Authority was seeking to create a framework with up to 6 contractors for the Provision of Temporary Recruitment Services for Curriculum Staff.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority was seeking create a framework agreement and to appoint contractors for delivery of a short-term Lecturer and Technician agency staff for STEM and Construction department.

Options: The Contractors may be required to work with the College, for staffing needs of other departments.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further 2 periods 12 months each, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783555
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524325
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£164,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Estimated recurrent procurement is scheduled for November 2029.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE
Contact Name
Simion Bogdan
Contact Email
procurement@forthvalley.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1324403000

Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK2 9AD
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM76 Falkirk, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk North
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

DOVETAIL AND SLATE

MORGAN HUNT

RECRUITMENT DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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